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Lower back curl

Beginner

Lower back curl is a compound bodyweight exercise for the lower back, also working the glutes and hamstrings.

What it works

Primary muscle

Lower back

Also works

GlutesHamstrings

Equipment
Bodyweight
Movement
Legs
Type
Compound
Logged as
Reps
Suggested rest
1 min

How to do it

  1. 1Lie flat on your stomach with your legs extended and your arms by your sides.
  2. 2Engage your glutes and hamstrings, and slowly lift your upper body off the ground, curling your back upwards.
  3. 3Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your upper body back down to the starting position.
  4. 4Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

What to do instead

  • Lever back extensionMachine
  • HyperextensionBodyweight
  • Hyperextension (on bench)Bodyweight
  • Back extension on exercise ballOther
  • Exercise ball back extension with rotationOther
  • Exercise ball back extension with arms extendedOther

Harder variations

  • Weighted hyperextension (on stability ball)Weight plate
  • Back extension on exercise ballOther
  • Exercise ball back extension with arms extendedOther
  • Exercise ball back extension with hands behind headOther
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